What is the cheapest way to get from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham?

The cheapest way to get from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham is to bus via Glasgow which costs £45 - £80 and takes 8h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham?

The fastest way to get from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham is to train and fly which takes 3h 16m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Kirkcaldy and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Victoria Hospital and arriving at Newhall Street via North Approach Road and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Kirkcaldy and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kirkcaldy and arriving at Birmingham New Street. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham?

The distance between Kirkcaldy and Birmingham is 282 miles. The road distance is 312.3 miles.

How do I travel from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham without a car?

The best way to get from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £200 - £280.

How long does it take to get from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham?

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kirkcaldy to Birmingham bus from?

Kirkcaldy to Birmingham bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Victoria Hospital station.

Where do I catch the Kirkcaldy to Birmingham train from?

Kirkcaldy to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Kirkcaldy station.

Train or bus from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £200 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 8h 49m.

Where does the Kirkcaldy to Birmingham bus arrive?

Kirkcaldy to Birmingham bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at North Approach Road station.

Where does the Kirkcaldy to Birmingham train arrive?

Kirkcaldy to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Kirkcaldy to Birmingham is 312 miles. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham.

How do I get a train ticket from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham?

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Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
best
1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3h 16m
£49–123
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Victoria Hospital to North Approach Roadbus X27
2. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X24 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus
8h 49m
£47–79
Train
1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham New Streettrain Dundee - Plymouth / ...
5h 46m
£200–280
Drive 310.5 mi
1. Drive from Kirkcaldy to Birminghamcar 310.5 mi
5h 19m
£76–109
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
4h 34m
£47–161
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
5h 11m
£101–209
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Wolverhamptontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 56m
£112–200
Train via Edinburgh Waverley
1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Leven - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 26m
£128–290
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X58
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 180 / ...
11h 52m
£72–169

Kirkcaldy to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 280.6 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Kirkcaldy, Scotland and Birmingham, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham New Street once daily. Tickets cost £200–280 and the journey takes 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Hospital to Newhall Street via North Approach Road and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 49m.

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